Senior Advisor for Chemical Risk

Environmental Protection Agency; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a candidate for a GS-15 level role in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT). The position requires reporting to a designated duty station and regular on-site presence as part of an office-centered assignment.

Qualified applicants must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, involving policy development, program strategy, performance evaluation, and

Qualifications

• GS-15 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level.
• Experience includes planning and developing policy and program strategies, evaluating performance, and preparing reports.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Critical Thinking

Technical Competence

Organizational Performance Analysis

Program/Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Job description

These positions are in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Various Divisions. About: OCSPP This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

Qualifications: NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as planning and developing policy and program strategies; evaluating program performance, productivity, and efficiency; performing data and/or policy analysis; preparing reports and recommendations; and serving as a technical expert representing a branch, division, office, or equivalent.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Strategic Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Technical Competence
• Organizational Performance Analysis Program/Project Management/Evaluation Political Savvy Stakeholder Management Oral Communication Written Communication

You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.